First midwife appt?

[NatEvz]

When did everyone make their first appointment to see the midwife?I dont know whether to ring up tomorrow or wait a few weeks?
Any advice appreciated, thanks ladies xxx

 

[shootingstar22]

I would ring up now. The midwifes where we are were/are booked up for weeks! If I hadn't really pushed it I would have had to wait 4 weeks!! X

 

[stumpyjoe]

My midwife rang me - why don't you wait a little bit and if you don't hear anything give them a ring. I've had my booking appointment today and I'm 5 weeks and 5 days. But I do think I'm lucky. It's horrible waiting though.

 

[Emmamb]

I found out I was pg at 3 + 4 and waited til I was 5 weeks but totally up to
u,it doesn't make a lot of difference cos they still won't see u until there specified time 8-10 weeks here,I'm seein mw 2 mrw. Was told to ring gp if I had a problem xc

 

[NatEvz]

At our Dr's they dont like you making GP appointments unless absoloutly neccessary. There are signs up saying if you think you are pregnant please make an appointment with the midwife. I think i might ring up tomorrow just to enquire whether this is still the case, as the midwife is only there on a wednesday so like its been said they do get booked up quickly xxx

 

[JJ Mum]

Well it can't hurt to get inn the queue early, and your'll have a date to work to and get excitedf about.

We have to see a GP first and then can only book midwifes about 2 weeks before 10 weeks for 10 weeks onwards! Always think it is a waste off the GP's valuable time as they don't test, the receptionist could have run me through what the GP does/ says! ha

 

[Sol]

Doesn't hurt to be early and I think it gives you a little piece of mind too

 

[NatEvz]

Well I rang up the doctors this morning and instead of making an appointment I had to give the receptionist some details and the midwife will get in touch with me between 8 and 10 weeks to come see us at home Im quite happy with that. Hope you are all well ladies xxx

 

[Mrs_B]

I just got a call from the hospital and they have booked my midwife appointment for the 20th July. I will be 10+5.

Do you take your hubby/partner with you or go alone?

 

[jennilisanne]

We didn't have a choice, just sent a letter with a date, which is halfway through week 12.

The letter said I will need to spend time alone a the beginning, implying hubby can come for the rest?

 

[x-misspinkuk-x]

glad you got it all booked up hun xxx

 

[NatEvz]

It would be very mean of them if they didnt let you include your OH wouldnt it, so i should have thought that they would be allowed to go with you. But i suppose it depends on the health provider xxx

 

[mablestarr]

I booked it at 5 weeks for when I was 8 weeks, and struggled to get an appointment at a suitable time, so I would recommend giveing them a ring now and seing what they say. xx

 

[NatEvz]

Thanks Mablestar, i rang up this morning and they said midwife would come out to the house to see me between 8-10 weeks, so another 3-5 weeks time xxx